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GoldStruck is a project in collaboration with cookiemonger. > install the game “The game?” This is not just any game, no sir. This is the game you have been anticipating for as long as you can reasonably hearken. And hearken[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…

GoldStruck is a project in collaboration with cookiemonger. > chat with laney You proceed to have THAT CONVERSATION with your friend LANEY. Oh, now it looks like one of your other friends is online! Lucky you! > chat with your[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…

GoldStruck is a project in collaboration with cookiemonger. > write email to friend Your room is still an EYESORE which you should really do something about. Conducting a LENGTHY EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE should help DISTRACT you from your current NEGATIVE MOOD[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…

GoldStruck is a project in collaboration with cookiemonger. > browse for titillating imagery That’s an activity you feel should reserve for a more private moment. > check to see if friends are online You open up CHATTERVINE, your instant messaging[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…

GoldStruck is a project in collaboration with cookiemonger. > what are my interests That sounds like a question, but who are you asking? > myself What about you? > ask myself about my interests You talk to yourself for a[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…

GoldStruck is a project in collaboration with cookiemonger. > examine room You spend a lot of time in this room and it is REASONABLY UNTIDY. An ELECTRIC FAN is by an OPEN WINDOW, circulating air around the room. The fan[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…

GoldStruck is a project in collaboration with cookiemonger. A young man stands in his bedroom. He bears an uncanny resemblance to one of the authors of this story, but is simplified for narrative convenience. The young man appears warm and[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…

John folded his hands in front of him. “Okay, I get that. I don’t really want to relive the teenage years, if you don’t mind. They were bad enough the first time around to last me a lifetime.” He threw[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…

“So, tell me about this game,” said John. “You were kind of secretive on the phone. It isn’t like I have anything better to do this late on a Saturday night. I’m not about to go out and get wasted[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…

I was thinking about tragedy this morning, and the Three Act structure. I don’t remember if I’ve actually discussed either on my blog before, but I’m pretty sure I’ve at least mentioned one or both. (One quick search later.) Or[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…